Medical Coordinator/Direct Support Professional

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend medical appointments with the person supported as scheduled.
• Advocate for the person supported during the medical appointments.
• Develop a monthly calendar that reflects the scheduled appointments for the people supported at the residence.
• Ensure that all medical, lab work, and diagnostic appointments are scheduled in a timely manner and in accordance with regulations.
• Once appointments are completed, the RN will be made aware of any changes or new treatment plans that must be implemented as per the provider.
• If an appointment must be cancelled or was missed, the RN must be consulted for further directives.
• Maintain the Incoming and Outgoing binders with the visit summaries:
• The Incoming Binder will have the visit summaries for all completed appointments, organized by the person supported for the RN’s review.
• The Outgoing Binder will have the completed visit summaries prepared by the Medical Coordinator for the future appointments, organized by the months of the year.
• Obtain lab work or diagnostic results in a timely manner (within 2 weeks) for RN review.
• Medication Room Duties:
• Ensure that all Rxs for new medications or refill medications are received by pharmacy.
• When new medications are ordered, ensure that it has been delivered within 72 hours of when the provider implemented the order.
• Complete the RN Verification when a new medication, change of a medication or discontinuation of a medication is ordered by the provider. This includes calling the RN to make him/her aware of the new medication and await directives prior to transcribing the order on the MAR.
• Complete a “Client Specific Sheet” when new medications are delivered.
• Print out the Rx copies from Chemlink and file in the MAR Book with the Client Specific Sheet.
• Complete a medication storage review on a weekly basis to ensure that there is enough medication supply (at least 5-day supply), that there aren’t any expired medications and that there aren’t any discontinued medications in the medication cart/area.
• During the medication storage review, ensures that the controlled substance count is accurate and there is enough medication supply (at least 5-day supply).
• Reorder medications from pharmacy, if there is less than a 5-day supply at the residence.
• Reorder any medical supplies needed when noted to have an insufficient supply.
• Ensure that the medication cart/area is cleaned and has sufficient supplies.
• Review the MAR prior to the end of the month for missing data (signatures, vital signs, etc.). Notify the RN, if any discrepancies noted.
• Review and complete the MAR for the upcoming month by an agreed date between the RN and Medical Coordinator. RN will review the MAR for any discrepancies after completed by Medical Coordinator prior to the first of the upcoming month.
• Coordinating removing the previous month’s MARs and putting in the current month’s MARs by the first of the month.
• Review Bowel Movement charts twice a week and report any issues to the RN and Management.
• Ensure Pharmacy Review is scheduled and completed every 3 months in ICFs and every 6 months in IRAs.
• Complete all paperwork as requested by the RN and Management.
• Complete daily shift report and send out to all team members for review.
• Complete any tasks on the computer as per duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of high school diploma or GED
• A clean and valid driver’s license required per Agency Standard
• Experience working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred
• Work in a respectful manner with the person supported

SCO Family of Services is committed to ensuring the safety of our clients. All staff are screened and trained. Any inappropriate interactions with clients are taken seriously. We will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.